President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday alluded that Kenya Kwanza One Kenya Alliance, is a no-go zone, especially on matters dealing with corruption.
Kenyatta said that he was lenient with corrupt leaders in his regime but the Azimio pair of Raila Odinga and Martha Karua, will not be as forgiving as he has been.
Referring to Karua, the former justice minister also known for her anti-corruption stance both in government and in civil society, the President said she was a tough woman who will put “thieves” in cells.
“We have had peace because of the handshake I had with Raila Odinga and I love the way he has joined hands with the tough woman Martha Karua. A woman who will not hesitate (to take action) against thieves. They will be in cells. She won’t forgive them as I did,” Mr. Kenyatta said at Muhuri Muchiri in Ruai, Nairobi City.
“Raila and Karua are the ones who will be able to continue with this job for us to ensure we have a country that is being led in a just manner, the right way, and in a way that solves citizens’ problems,” he added.
Persuading the city residents to throw their allegiance behind Azimio, President Kenyatta said he hopes Kenyans vote for Odinga so he can hand over power to him.
The head of state said Odinga is the only leader who will be able to carry on with development projects initiated by his administration.
“I am asking you with due respect to support us so that the person I will hand over to, will be none other than Raila Odinga because the work we have done will be taken care of,” pleaded the President.
“I see the path of Raila and Karua as the best one for Kenya. Truth be told. The other camp is just empty talk and insults. When they go to meetings, they are preoccupied with me yet I am not contesting,” he added.
The Head of State President Uhuru Kenyatta says Martha Karua alias the Irony Lady will be tough on all corrupt leaders in the Country. File: [Courtesy]
He said Odinga will keep the nation united instead of pursuing selfish interests, unlike other leaders “who won’t look after the people”.
“There’s nothing more important than peace and that is why I am pleading with you to choose peace and ensure the country remains in safe hands. I am not saying this because I have a problem with anyone,” said Kenyatta.
Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko addresses residents of Mihang’o in Embakasi East after President Uhuru Kenyatta opened a Nairobi Metropolitan Service hospital in the area.
Among the leaders who accompanied the President were Governor Anne Kananu, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and NMS boss Lt-Gen Mohammed Badi.
